Definition
五官 (wǔ guān) refers specifically to the five sense organs (nose, eyes, lips, tongue, ears) or the facial features as a set. Unlike 相貌 (xiàng mào) or 面貌 (miàn mào), which describe overall facial appearance, 五官 focuses on the individual parts and their arrangement. In TCM, it also connects these organs to internal health.
noun
facial featuresthe five sense organs (nose, eyes, lips, tongue, ears) in traditional Chinese medicine
Easily confused
- 无关wú guānsound-alikeunrelated; having nothing to do with
Examples
- 五官，。Tā de wǔ guān hěn duānzhèng, ràng rén yí kàn jiù juéde shūfu.His facial features are well-proportioned; people feel comfortable at first sight.
- ，五官。Zài zhōngyī lǐ, wǔ guān yǔ wǔzàng de jiànkāng mìqiè xiāngguān.In traditional Chinese medicine, the five sense organs are closely related to the health of the five internal organs.
- 五官，。Tā de wǔ guān zhǎng de hěn jīngzhì, xiàng huà lǐ zǒu chūlái de rén.Her facial features are very delicate, like someone out of a painting.
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